Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) is founded in 2000 by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. As Hong Kong’s largest government-funded research and development centre, ASTRI is a key force and super‑connector driving innovation and technology advancement in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, and the global innovation ecosystem. This role is strengthened through its merger with Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI).

Committed to bringing high‑impact research from lab to market, ASTRI advances interdisciplinary, market‑driven R&D that delivers practical innovations for industry and meaningful benefits for society.

Its technological strengths and capabilities enable AI‑powered, cross‑disciplinary ICT and advanced materials solutions across Smart City, FinTech, Digital Health and Life Sciences, New Industrialisation and Intelligent Manufacturing, Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASIC) and Advanced Electronics, New Energy and Energy Storage, and Green and ESG Technologies.

Over the years, ASTRI has cultivated a strong pool of I&T talent and earned numerous international awards for its pioneering innovations and contributions to industry and the community. Following the merger with NAMI, ASTRI’s cumulative global patent portfolio has grown to over 1,500, with more than 2,200 technologies successfully transferred to industry.

With enhanced scale and capabilities, ASTRI is uniquely positioned to elevate Hong Kong’s innovation capacity, accelerate technology commercialisation, and drive societal and economic progress through world‑class applied research.

To support our constant endeavour to position Hong Kong as a world-class smart city and an international hub of innovation and technology, we are seeking qualified professionals to fill the following position(s):

Job Reference #: 
CFO/PD/PD/2221

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities, including but not limited to purchase requisitions, supplier sourcing, quotation and tendering, evaluation, contracting, and supplier management etc.

• Ensure procurement operations comply with ASTRI policies, procedures, and governance requirements

• Liaise with internal stakeholders to confirm and finalize the business needs, procurement plans, coordinating supplier evaluations and sourcing new suppliers

• Lead, coach the team member to complete the procurement activities/projects on time, in compliance with all the relevant processes and procedures and in a transparent manner

• Drive for continuous improvement through reviewing the current process and procedure to identify and initiate any opportunity for standardisation and efficiency improvement

• Assist in regular update of internal procurement policies and procedures

• Perform ad-hoc duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Business Administration or related disciplines

• Preferably with CIPS / CPSM or equivalent professional qualification

• Minimum 6 years of relevant procurement experience, particularly in corporate services, IT equipment, professional services and ICT technology

• Experience in preparing tendering documents, purchase contract drafting, commodity/category management and/or strategic sourcing

• Sound business acumen with knowledge on relevant legislative and regulatory requirements

• Strong understanding of commercial terms and conditions, procurement governance and compliance requirements

• Solid leadership, stakeholder management, and change management skills

• Strong negotiation skills and be able to persuade and communicate effectively across all functions and levels

• High integrity, able to work under pressure and fast-paced environment, and self-motivated

• Flexible, dynamic, strong minded and detail-oriented

• Good command of written & spoken English, Cantonese and Putonghua

• Experience in public-sector, quasi-government, or R&D organisations considered an advantage

• Proficiency in Excel e.g. Pivot table, VLOOKUP a must

• Experience in ERP system a plus

• Lives ASTRI values
  

Application:

The appointment will be on renewable contract terms with a competitive salary and performance-linked variable pay. Fringe benefits include paid leave, medical, insurance coverage and contribution to MPF. The incumbent will normally work a five-day week. 

For interested parties, please submit your application with detailed CV within two weeks of the post date. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. The review of applications will continue until the post is filled. 

The resume should not include any sensitive personal information such as ID card no. or travel document number, etc.

Position offer is subject to the applicant’s experience and academic qualification. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. ASTRI reserves the right not to fill the position.

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